SUSS-0389A1: Post Medieval coin: Half groat of Elizabeth I

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-0389A1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Post medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), third issue, initial mark escallop, 1584-1587, North 2016

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1584
Date to: AD 1587

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.89 mm
Weight: 0.96 g
Diameter: 16.93 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th September 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind
Obverse inscription: [E D] G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse description: Square topped shield on long cross fourchee
Reverse inscription: CIVI/[TAS/ LON/]DON
Initial mark: escallop
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
To be known as: Coldwaltham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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